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Further to the recent proposal to reduce the size of the HR operation, we would like you to review the following points and take them into consideration when making your decision as to whether you believe this function should be reduced or potentially closed. Firstly, we would like to bring to your attention that the HR function is a very busy operation and is the first point of contact for associates and managers throughout the business to seek advice and clarity on day to day issues or more long term queries they may have. The HR department provide support with the recruitment process. We ensure all of the relevant documents are used in line with the company policies and procedures. We also ensure that these documents are updated and kept in line with employment law and legislation. We work alongside the managers advertise for any current vacancies, review the applications and reply to candidates where applicable. We also maintain candidate’s records in line with data protection and ensure they are disposed of within the legal time frames. We also provide support with regards to investigation, disciplinary and grievance hearings. Managers and associates can contact us with any queries regarding a case they are looking into, or a meeting they have been invited to and ask for support or advice. We are able to talk them through the process, provide support with regards to invite / outcome letters etc and general advice on next steps throughout the process. We are also able to be present in the meeting to capture accurate notes on what was discussed, ensure the questions remain within legislation and that we are considering all of the information provided to us to make an informed decision based on these facts. We also support managers in learning and development of their staff. We provide support in identifying key associates who have the potential to grow within the business. As one of the organisations main goals is to identify and develop talent at the...

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The Government produced the legislation ‘Data Protection Act 1998’; they produced this legislation to help protect service users, businesses, people who do not know us from people gaining information about ourselves or other people without permission. This legislation was produced to help keep personal information about people confidential, on computers, in filing cabinets, and spoken information. The legislation would include keeping computers password locked, filing cabinets locked at all times, if speaking about confidential information, room doors should be shut so no one could listen in. In health and social care settings they would follow this legislation by writing a policy on how to keep the data and information confidential such as keeping computers password locked and getting rid of data and information to make sure it gets destroyed.
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...Unit 3: Health & Safety in the Health & Social Care Workplace
The Impact of Health &
SafetyRequirements on
Customers
Steph Homer
1
Risk Assessment: ‘A systematic process of evaluating the
potential risks that may be involved in a projected activity or
undertaking’ - (Oxforddictionaries.com, 2014)
2
Risk Assessment
Potential Risk or Hazard
Who may be
effected?
Degree of
risk
Control Measures required
(i.e to reduce/eliminate risk.
Action Taken
Safe and secure
access (location of
key safe)
Client and carer
Medium
Key safe located by front
door. Carer awareness of
other people in the area.
Carer given key safe
combination and raining
on confidentiality and
how to keep separate
from address of clients.
Flooring (uneven
rugs, slips, trips or
falls; assess risk)
Client and carer
Low
Safe and clear access
Report to client and
office if any frays on
carpet etc or any
potential hazards are
seen
Water
heating(temperature
too hot/cold)
Client and carer
Medium
Carer awareness of the
temp and to check before
using
Electrical/Gas
Appliances
Client and carer
Low
All in good workingorder
at the date of the review
no obvious signs of
damage. Carer to report
any damage
All carers informed to
report any misuse or
damage on appliances.
3
4
Policies and Procedures that should be in place:
Security
DBS Checks
5
Wearing PPE
6...

...Unit 504 Develop health and safety and risk management policies
procedures and practices in health and social care or children and
young people's settings (M1)
Sector unit number M1
Level: 5
Credit value: 5
Unit Reference Number: K/602/3172
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young
People’s Services
1.1 Explain the legislative framework for health, safety and risk management in the work
setting.
1.2 Analyse how policies, procedures and practices in own setting meet health, safety and
risk management requirements.
2.1 Demonstrate compliance with health, safety and risk management procedures
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management policies, procedures and practices relevant to their work.
2.3 Explain the actions to take when health, safety and risk management, procedures and
practices are not being complied with.
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Unit 4
Health and Safety at work act 1974
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Company Health and safety Policy
Accidents and incidents
Chemicals (COSHH)
Company Premises
Display Screen COP (DSE)
Policy on Eye Tests for DSE users
Emergencies
Food Hygiene
Health and Surveillance Monitoring
Infection control Policy
Lone Working
Moving and Handling
PPE
Pregnant Workers
Service Users Homes (Inc Risk Assessment)
Signage
Smoking, Alcohol & Drugs
Training
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Health and Safety at work act 1974
Materials should be used properly stored handled and transported
A safe place of employment should be provided
Provide training, information, instruction and supervision
Take care of their own health and safety
Fire procedure
A fire emergency evacuation plan has to be put in place
Written document includes action to be taken by all staff in event of fire and the arrangements for calling the fire bridge
General fire notice for small premises. Form of a simple fire action posted in areas staff and relevant people can read it
There should be a member of staff who has been firefighting and evacuation procedures.
Control of Substances Hazardous to HealthRegulations 2002 (COSHH)
Finding out what the health hazards are;
Deciding how to prevent harm to health (risk assessment);
Providing control measures to reduce harm to health;
Making sure they are used;
Keeping all control measures in good workingorder;
Providing information, instruction and training for employees and others;
Providing monitoring and health surveillance in appropriate cases;
Planning for emergencies.
Cleaning Policy and Procedure
Detergent and hot water is sufficient for routine cleaning of the environment.
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1. HEALTH AND SAFETY
2
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knowledge of health and safety policies and procedures in your
workplace. As a health and social care worker, it is important
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are different items of legislation that you must know about as well
as the policies of your own workplace.
Task 1
This task will enable you to demonstrate that you understand which
tasks in your setting carry health and safety risks and how you
should approach such tasks. You should include tasks that require
moving and handling of equipment and other objects.
BTEC: Unit 8: 1.1, 1.4, 5.1, 5.3
Diploma: Unit 8: 1.4, 1.5, 5.1
PLTS: IE1
Task 1a
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which carry health and safety risks, identifying which require
specialist training and which legislation is relevant. The first line
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Task A Presentation
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Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER)
Health and safety (first aid) regulation 1981
Management of health and safety at work regulations 1999
Manual Handling operations regulations 1992 as amended 2002
Provision and Use of Equipment Regulations (PUWER)
Reporting of Injuries, Disease and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR)
The electricity at work regulations 1989
Care standards act 2000
Food safety act 1999
Food hygiene regulations 2005
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